The Not-a-Blog
One page. Many things. All worth your tea break.
This isn’t a blog in the traditional sense. It’s more of a home for the stuff I’ve got to say, in whatever shape it lands.
You’ll find published articles, original blog posts and the occasional Tuesday email that escaped the inbox and wandered over here.
Some posts are practical. Some are personal.
All are written without jargon or filler; just tips and ideas that make you nod, grab a Post-it, and feel a bit less like you’re making it up as you go.
Poison biscuits ☠️
I know what you’re thinking: biscuits? Is this another excuse for Laura to bring snacks into the conversation? Not this time 😝 Andrea Stella, McLaren’s Team Principal, uses biscuits as a metaphor – but not the kind you’d find in…
Gut check time 🫣
Last weekend was Adele’s last Vegas show. During her final residency performance, she chugged a glass of wine, stood in front of 5,000 fans and laid it all bare. And she didn’t just reflect on 100 incredible performances; she shared…
It’s like climbing a mountain in flip-flops 😖
I’ve always found a weird kind of comfort in being the quiet one in the room. There’s something nice about hanging back, soaking it all in and figuring out how I can pitch in without making a big fuss. But…
How to deal with an octopus 🐙
Yesterday, I spent an amazing day at a multi-academy trust 💫 They invited me to their INSET day to deliver two sessions to their SBMs, support staff and central team – one on productivity (aka my State of the Nation)…
What To Do If You Start To Panic
A few years ago, my husband and I were flying in to New York – the final stop on our honeymoon… It was late December, and it was an early morning flight which meant not only was the weather terrible,…